Chapter 144 Misfortunes Never Come Alone
"Shandao, your older brother is terrifying."
Yu Chixiang spoke to Qin Shandao.
"What do you know about men's affairs?"
Qin Shandao said coolly.
Combined with his cute little face, he also has a unique domineering feel.
"oh."
Yu Chixiang nodded: "Good idea, I'm so bored."
"Go find your brother if you're bored, don't disturb my martial arts practice," Qin Shan said.
"Good Path, this is for you."
Yu Chixiang handed the lollipop to Qin Shandao.
Qin Shandao's eyes lit up immediately. He reached out and took it, saying in a very manly way, "Not bad. From now on, I'll protect you in Chang'an!"
"Uh-huh……"
While the two were whispering to each other, Wei Shuyu had already started looking through the account books.
But he just couldn't calm his heart.
In his previous life, he had also participated in several disaster relief and rescue operations.
That desperate scene is absolutely unforgettable, even more terrifying than a war involving tens of thousands of people.
Everyone is mentally prepared for the battlefield.
Natural disasters, however, have devastated the people, leaving widespread suffering and despair...
Looking at the densely packed account books, I really wasn't in the mood.
Anyway, Li Shimin didn't set a time limit, so let the corrupt officials live a few more days.
"Walk!"
After thinking it over, Wei Shuyu put down the account book and stood up.
"Big pot, where are we going..."
Choi Shin-ki yawned, utterly bored.
Without Fang Yi'ai, life is less joyful.
"Let's cause trouble!"
Oh ho?
Doesn't that give you more energy?
The two of them ran to Wei Shuyu's side in a flash.
Just as I was about to leave, Yu Chi Huan jumped out again...
"What will happen to my sister if you leave?"
The three of them rolled their eyes.
"Is that your sister or mine?"
Well……
Yu Chi Huan was stunned.
But my father gave us a strict order: we must keep an eye on Wei Shuyu.
"Get out of the way!"
Wei Shuyu's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a threatening tone.
"No, I won't move!"
Although Yuchi Huan was a bit timid, he was still able to judge the situation better than Yuchi Gong.
Being beaten by Wei Shuyu would at most result in a beating.
If Yuchi Gong finds out when I get home, it won't be a matter that can be resolved in just a few meals.
It all depends on Yuchi Gong's mood!
"very good!"
Wei Shuyu raised his hand to slap him.
Swoosh.
Yu Chi Huan immediately pulled Yu Chi Xiang aside.
"..."
The soldiers were completely dumbfounded when they saw this.
Didn't you say you wouldn't move aside?
Why did you dodge so quickly!
"Walk."
Wei Shuyu took the lead and left the military camp.
"Third Brother, Shandao is gone." Yuchi Xiang shook Yuchi Huan's arm.
Yu Chi Huan seemed to be making a decision.
With one last grit of teeth.
"Let's go together!"
Wei Shuyu had just arrived at the gate of the military camp when he happened to see Yuchi Gong receiving an imperial edict.
Without Li Shimin's decree, his unauthorized troop movements toward Chang'an constituted treason.
"Uncle Yuchi."
Upon approaching Yuchi Gong, Wei Shuyu clasped his hands in greeting.
What are you doing here?
Yuchi Gong mounted his horse and shouted, "Earthquakes have occurred in the surrounding areas, I don't have time now!"
Just as they were about to set off, Wei Shuyu blocked their way.
"Uncle Yuchi, could you give me a force? I'd like to do my part!"
"Disaster relief is not a game!"
Yuchi Gong had a fiery temper; if an ordinary person had blocked his way, he would have dealt with them according to military law long ago.
But he still explained to Wei Shuyu, "You do not hold a military position, and I have no authority to grant you military power..."
Wei Shuyu suddenly realized.
If Yuchi Gong were to give him troops without authorization, it would also constitute treason.
This is especially taboo during sensitive times like disaster relief.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, everything should be fine.
If anything goes wrong, you'll become the ultimate scapegoat in the Emperor's wrath.
"May I go with the army?"
"Can."
Yuchi Gong agreed.
It's good for kids to see the world.
"I want to go to Hu County!"
Chang'an is well-built, and with Li Shimin and his officials there, there's nothing to worry about.
The nearby state capitals were the hardest hit.
"Whatever you want."
Yuchi Gong said to his adjutant beside him, "Jianfang, they can go with you."
"yes."
Liang Jianfang, seated on his horse, clasped his hands in acceptance of the order.
"Everyone, move out!"
After giving his orders, Yuchi Gong led a portion of his troops to set off first.
Wei Shuyu and the others then proceeded in another direction.
Hu County.
After traveling for about half an hour, the group finally arrived.
Upon entering the city gate, Wei Shuyu was immediately horrified by the devastation he witnessed...
Hu County is not as prosperous as Chang'an, and its buildings are not as sturdy.
The buildings had collapsed, and one could vaguely see some people buried in the rubble, with arms, legs, and bodies sticking out...
People were wailing and crying out in despair, digging through the rubble with their bare hands.
Some unscrupulous people took advantage of the chaos, looting and searching for money and food among the ruins.
Wei Shuyu's expression immediately turned serious.
"General Liang, what is our disaster relief plan for this time?" Wei Shuyu asked.
plan?
Do you still want that thing?
"Of course it's to save people," Liang Jianfang replied casually.
Then they began to arrange manpower and send them into the city to be responsible for the rescue.
After Liang Jianfang finished making the arrangements, Wei Shuyu continued to ask...
"Then what?"
"Then……"
Liang Jianfang scratched his head in frustration.
You can ask him to fight a war, but how would he know about such complicated matters?
"General Liang, would you mind handing over command to me?"
Wei Shuyu asked with a smile.
"Are you kidding me?"
Liang Jianfang's eyes widened; if anything went wrong, he could lose his head.
"You can listen to my proposal first."
"no!"
Without a second thought, Liang Jianfang refused again.
"The credit for the disaster relief is yours; I'll take full responsibility if anything goes wrong!" Wei Shuyu advised again.
"no."
So you're going to refuse a toast only to have to suffer the consequences, huh?
If I dare not lay a hand on Yuchi Gong, why wouldn't I dare lay a hand on you?
"Little Jiji..."
Wei Shuyu extended his hand.
"Understand."
Choi Shin-ki took out the royal sack and handed it to Wei Shu-yu.
Wei Shuyu was taken aback, then threw it back: "Not this!"
Liang Jianfang's eye twitched.
No one else would dare to throw away a gift bestowed by the emperor.
"oh."
Choi Shin-ki reached into his pocket again and pulled out a stack of papers covered with imperial seals.
Liang Jianfang's eyes twitched.
Are you the Emperor Emeritus's illegitimate son?
wrong.
Even the emperor's illegitimate sons didn't receive this treatment.
"It's not this one either."
Wei Shuyu stuffed it back into Cui Shenji's arms.
"That's all."
Choi Shin-ki muttered to himself, "The Emperor Emeritus has hidden His Majesty's imperial seal very well; we can't trick him."
"..."
Did you all trick me into this relationship?
"I almost forgot I always carry that thing with me."
Wei Shuyu slapped his forehead.
He rummaged through his sleeve and pulled out a crumpled piece of paper.
"Censor Wei Shuyu has been ordered to investigate the issue of grain and salary."
Wei Shuyu unfolded the warrant and laid it out in front of Liang Jianfang: "Liang Jianfang, I now suspect you of embezzling rations and pay. I hereby order you to suspend your duties and be investigated!"
"..."
Meanwhile, in Chang'an.
Li Shimin convened an emergency meeting.
A series of government decrees were issued from the entrance of the Taiji Hall...
To prevent aftershocks, all officials worked in a vast open space under the scorching sun.
One by one, figures hurried in and out.
"Report..."
Just as the court officials were engaged in a heated discussion, Li Junxian rushed in...
He was accompanied by a low-ranking official who was dressed in rags and looked exhausted.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Li Junxian and the other person hurriedly bowed.
"Bold."
Changsun Wuji angrily rebuked, "Li Junxian, don't you know that we are having a meeting here?"
Li Junxian ignored Changsun Wuji and quickly began to recount the events: "Your Majesty, the Hutuo River breached its banks at Yangzhou, destroying people's houses..."
What?
The courtiers were greatly alarmed.
An earthquake just hit the area around Chang'an, and now Yangzhou is experiencing flooding?
"Do any of my beloved ministers have a good plan...?"
Li Shimin was also shocked, but he had to put on a calm and composed expression.
"Your Majesty, I believe that we should provide disaster relief and reassure the people as quickly as possible!"
"Your Majesty, with the earthquake in Chang'an, we are too busy to deal with the situation ourselves and can only mobilize manpower from other areas."
"Your Majesty, since there is a shortage of disaster relief supplies, we have no choice but to transfer them from other prefectures."
Li Shimin's expression remained calm and composed, showing no unusual reaction even though he knew the national treasury was empty.
With ministers present, they will naturally come up with good strategies for governing the country.
A series of disaster relief policies were quickly formulated.
Finally, Li Shimin made the decision...
"allow."
Li Shimin turned his gaze to Sun Fujia: "Minister Sun, you are in full charge of this trip to Yangzhou. You must save the people from their suffering."
"Your subject obeys the decree."
Sun Fujia took a step forward.
Under the scorching sun, officials waited all day long.
"Another natural disaster, misfortunes never come singly..."
Li Shimin stood on the Xuanwu Gate city wall, looking at the collapsed houses, and a deep worry finally appeared in his eyes.
Since he ascended the throne, droughts, locust plagues, floods, earthquakes...
New ones keep popping up everywhere!
Natural disasters occur almost every year.
He even wondered at one point if it was retribution for killing his brothers.
"Xuancheng, do you have a plan that can bring peace to the world?"
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